Job summary
Contract - Permanent
Hours - Various shift patterns available (up to 27.5 hours per week)
Base - York Hospital
Are you looking for a post based within our York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management Team?
Are you a strong team player, kind, friendly and motivated?
Then we may have the role for you!
York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for an approachable and flexible Cleaning Operative to join our team in York. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given, but a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.
The working pattern for this role is -
Monday to Friday 14:00-20:00
Monday to Friday 17:00-20:00
Saturday / Sunday 07:30-14:00
Saturday / Sunday 14:00-20:00
We do have other working patterns and contracted hours available, from 10 hours per week to 27.5 hours per week, and the department works across 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We may well have a working pattern to suit your circumstances, so please do get in touch to discuss what else we have available or put your working pattern preference on your application form.
Please note this role is not eligible for a Sponsorship Visa
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the role are maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to;
- Ensuring that the ward/area you are assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule for that area. This will include lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard
- Undertaking specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor and/or Nurse in Charge and/or Infection Prevention Department
- Using machinery/equipment in accordance to your training to prevent endangering yourself and others
- Ensuring all the cleaning materials and disposables are used economically and are stored securely and safely in your work area
- Ensuring that whilst carrying out your duties the correct colour coded equipment is used to prevent cross contamination
You will work without immediate supervision so must be able to prioritise and use your own initiative. Tasks may need to be completed under time and other pressures, but you will maintain standards and pride in your work.
We are looking for people who are able to read, write and converse in English. You will also have a basic understanding of/are willing to complete appropriate qualifications and training in:
- knowledge of cleaning procedures,
- COSSH procedures
- infection prevention and control
- Relevant water systems training
- Use of equipment such as floor cleaning machinery
About us
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- National terms and conditions for NHS workers
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.08.
- Enhanced Pay for unsocial hours worked - unsocial hours are any hours worked on weekends or between the hours of 8pm and 6am. At Band 2, the enhancements are: all time on Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8 pm and before 6 am or all time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
- Paid training
- Free uniform
- 27 days paid holiday (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays
- Increased paid holiday allowance after 5 and 10 years service
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Fantastic discounts for staff, including local restaurants and shops
- Generous occupational family leave entitlement and occupational sick pay
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
Person Specification
Experience & knowledge
Essential
- Able to read, write and converse in English
- Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake cleaning duties involving lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good basic education which includes reading and writing plus basic numeric skills
- Basic understanding and a willingness to complete appropriate qualifications and training including customer service training
Person Specification
Experience & knowledge
Essential
- Able to read, write and converse in English
- Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake cleaning duties involving lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good basic education which includes reading and writing plus basic numeric skills
- Basic understanding and a willingness to complete appropriate qualifications and training including customer service training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
